Conversations with John Lane - Episode 2: Defining "moderate sedevacantism," the role of Sacred Theology & visible membership in the Church.

Louie continues his discussion with John Lane asking him to define sedevacantism. John provides a brief description and discusses the various groups who hold associated positions that encompass broader theories including Guerardianism and John's position of "moderate" sedevacantism.There is a brief discussion of the authority of theology manuals and sacred Theology as the scientific expression of the Catholic Faith and that the core belief of moderate sedevacantists is that commonly held by theologians at the beginning of the 20th century.They also discuss the living magisterium, its infallible safety and why the new Mass could not have come from the Church.They also discuss the origins of the R&R polemic and how it is wrongly applied to the FSSPX as though it is their official position, which John describes instead as "hold onto the traditions we've received."They briefly discuss the history and refutations of the "no Una Cum" position, its rejection by the CMRI and how it works against the Unity of the Church (see episode 9 for a more in depth discussion of this topic).Finally they discuss the unity of the Church, the relative importance of/and differences between Sacred Theology, Divine Positive Law and Canon Law, how these relate to membership in the Church and ways in which an individual can lose membership in the Church.Originally Published March 2020. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatcatholicpodcasts.substack.com